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AAA recently conducted in-depth testing to determine if it’s worth paying more for synthetic oil over conventional oil. The answer is a resounding “yes.” AMSOIL introduced the world to synthetic motor oil in 1972, and has been extolling the benefits ever since. While AMSOIL Inc. has been joined by many vehicle and equipment manufacturers and competing motor oil companies over the years, the American Automobile Association (AAA) is the most recent company to promote the benefits of using synthetics. The popular club recently conducted in-­depth testing to determine if it’s worth paying more for synthetic oil over conventional oil. The answer […]

If you are already a dedicated user of AMSOIL’s products and recognize the long-term benefits and value, why not pass your positive experiences on to others and make some money? Discounts and commissions that you will receive as an AMSOIL Dealer can provide supplemental income, become a start of a successful business, and may result in financial independence. Independent-minded people are often looking at starting their own side-business. An AMSOIL Dealership is a natural for “testing the waters” on your own time and at your own pace. Dealers who market the best products in any industry have an advantage. In […]

In the world of 2-stroke oil, there are two basic offerings on the market: petroleum-based oils and fully synthetic oils. Additionally, a number of manufacturers offer various blends of petroleum and synthetic oil. Synthetic oil has proven to be best for 2-stroke engines. What makes synthetic two-stroke oil different? Petroleum-based 2-stroke oil is “natural” in that it is made from fossil fuels – many 2-stroke enthusiasts refer to it as dino oil. While it provides adequate lubrication to the engine while it’s running, and aids in appropriate combustion, petroleum-based oil also leaves behind significantly more deposits than synthetic oils. Deposits […]

A New Level of Protection & Performance on the Horizon A potentially catastrophic problem is surfacing in today’s engines. Here’s how AMSOIL has solved it.   Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have been aggressively downsizing engines to meet strict fuel-economy and emissions standards while improving power and torque. Most new engines today use some combination of turbochargers, direct-fuel injection and variable valve timing to make more power than their larger counterparts while delivering improved fuel economy. This scenario seems like all up-side for drivers. But today’s smaller, hotter-running engines pose significant challenges to lubricants. The latest is a phenomenon called low-speed pre-ignition […]

Viscosity is the Most Important Physical Property of a Lubricant There are other physical properties, too, such as temperature performance, shear stability, water resistance and volatility, all of which can be managed for optimal lubricant performance using appropriate base-stock formulations and additive packages. Viscosity is the most important physical property of a lubricant. How the viscosity of a fluid reacts to changes in temperature, pressure or speed determines how well a fluid can perform the basic functions of a lubricant. Viscosity is the property that causes honey and water to flow differently when poured: they have different viscosities from each […]

Favored by Mechanics and Drivers Seeking Peace-of-Mind Protection at an Exceptional Value AMSOIL’s just introduced the new OE Synthetic Motor Oil formulation that provides increased wear protection for today’s advanced automotive technology, including turbochargers and direct injection. It’s specifically formulated for the longer drain intervals recommended by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). OE is favored by mechanics and drivers seeking peace-of-mind protection and an exceptional value in synthetic motor oil. AMSOIL OE Synthetic Motor Oil is available in four viscosities: SAE 0W-20 (OEZ) SAE 5W-20 (OEM) SAE 5W-30 (OEF) SAE 10W-30 (OEM) AMSOIL OE Synthetic Motor Oil: Protects against wear Achieved 100 percent […]

Useful Information About Oil Filters In theory, your oil filter has a simple job: capture wear-causing contaminants and hold them in the filter media so they don’t run amok throughout your engine. But lots of factors can throw a wrench into this plan, which can raise questions about oil filters and filtration. Here are some of the most common. Can I use the same oil filter twice? The oil filter is designed to capture contaminants and hold them within the filter media. Over time, the media fills with dirt particles, agglomerated soot, metal particles and other junk. If the filter […]

A High-Performance—and Better—Replacement for More Expensive OEM oils Adventure bikes are prized for their versatility to cover just about any kind of terrain, opening riders up to new experiences. AMSOIL Synthetic SAE 15W-50 Metric Motorcycle Oil provides those benefits that help maximize the lives and performance of adventure-bike investments. AMSOIL 10W-30 and 10W-40 Synthetic Metric Motorcycle Oils have been available for the unique needs of high-revving, hot-running metric motorcycle engines, particularly sport bikes like the Kawasaki* Ninja*, Yamaha* YZF and Honda* CBR; and touring bikes like the Honda Goldwing.* Now, AMSOIL 15W-50 Synthetic Metric Motorcycle Oil, product code MFF, is […]